CABLES
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments
All 1000BASE-T ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs.
The table below shows the 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X port pinouts. These ports require that all four pairs of wires be connected. Note that for 1000BASE-T operation, all four pairs of wires are used for both transmit and receive.
Use 100-ohm Category 5, 5e or 6 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for 1000BASE-T connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
Table B-2 1000BASE-T MDI-X and MDI Port Pinouts
Pin | MDI-X Signal Name | MDI Signal Name |
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1 | Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+) | Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+) |
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2 | Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-) | Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-) |
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3 | Bi-directional Data One Plus (BI_D1+) | Bi-directional Data Two Plus (BI_D2+) |
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4 | Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+) | Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+) |
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5 | Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-) | Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-) |
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6 | Bi-directional Data One Minus (BI_D1-) | Bi-directional Data Two Minus (BI_D2-) |
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7 | Bi-directional Data Three Plus (BI_D3+) | Bi-directional Data Four Plus (BI_D4+) |
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8 | Bi-directional Data Three Minus (BI_D3-) | Bi-directional Data Four Minus (BI_D4-) |
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1000BASE-T Cable Requirements
All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections should also work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are connected. However, it is recommended that for all critical connections, or any new cable installations, Category 5e (enhanced Category 5) or 6 cable should be used. The Category 5e and 6 specifications include test parameters that are only recommendations for Category 5. Therefore, the first step in preparing existing Category 5 cabling for running
